In Thursday's league battle, the host Neuwirth Leadership Academy Boxers soccer squad scored a close 4-2 triumph over the Los Angeles Academy of Arts & Enterprise Wolves.

The Boxers (11-0) will now prepare for their battle against Gertz-Ressler (Los Angeles, CA). The Pumas come into the Metro battle with a 6-2 record. In their last battle, Gertz-Ressler nudged University Pathways Medical Magnet (Los Angeles, CA), 1-0, in a league battle.

The Wolves (1-6) will now prepare for their battle against New Designs University Park (Los Angeles, CA). The Cardinals come into the Metro battle with a 5-2 record. In their last battle, New Designs University Park nudged USC Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA), 2-1, in a league battle.